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In the [[United States]] ethanol is most commonly made through the fermentation of corn. Other countries, such as [[Brazil]] use sugar as a [[catalyst]] for the fermenting process. Currently, the US has the highest production numbers for ethanol in the world, but some analysts forecast China as being a potential world player in the ethanol market. [[China]] currently uses [[casava]] and [[wheat]] among other material for producing ethanol.
In the [[United States]] ethanol is most commonly made through the fermentation of corn. Other countries, such as [[Brazil]] use sugar as a [[catalyst]] for the fermenting process. Currently, the US has the highest production numbers for ethanol in the world, but some analysts forecast China as being a potential world player in the ethanol market. [[China]] currently uses [[casava]] and [[wheat]] among other material for producing ethanol.
==Controversy==
Some in the [[Food vs. Fuel]] debate consider the use of a high-energy food crop, such as corn, detrimental to our food supply. In particular, [[Lester Brown]] of the [[Earth Policy Institute]] is known for advocating this position.
[[Category:Chemistry]]
[[Category:Chemistry]]